Definition of the word them

The word "them" has its roots in Old English, specifically in the 5th century. The word comes from the Old English word "hēm", which was a nominative and accusative plural pronoun meaning "them" or "those people". Over time, the spelling of the word evolved to "hem" in Middle English (circa 11th-15th centuries), and eventually to "them" in Modern English. Interestingly, the word "them" is related to the Old English word "hē", which meant "he" or "that person", and the Old English suffix "-m" which was a plural marker. So, the word "them" can be seen as a combination of "hē" (he) and the plural suffix "-m" to form "hēm" (them). Today, "them" is a common pronoun used to refer to plural nouns or individuals, such as "those people", "the children", or "the fans".